Computer Science Systems Administrator

Job TitleComputer Science Systems Administrator

Job Description SummaryHaverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Computer Science Systems Administrator opportunity.

Job Description

The Computer Science Systems Administrator is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible opportunity.

About the Department of Computer Science

Presently, the Department of Computer Science has seven continuing faculty members and two visiting positions. The Department’s computing resources consist of a set of computers to support faculty research and a Linux lab to support computer science and other related courses. Computer Science also shares with other departments a lab space consisting of Linux and Windows computers in support of teaching.

About the Position
The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining all computing resources used to support computer science courses and faculty research in computer science. The Administrator also supervises student employees.

Primary Responsibilities

• Purchase, configure, and install Linux operating system software on departmental computers for Computer Science teaching lab and faculty research labs
• Install and configure additional software as selected by faculty and lab instructors
• Supervise and assist in training of student system administrators
• Remain alert to status of teaching-lab computing system usability and well-being, e.g., total load on network-accessible machines, remaining storage capacity on file server
• Maintain and update shared documents describing administration procedures and computing system status
• Coordinate with Instructional & Information Technology Services (IITS) personnel on campus-wide computing systems such as internet access and security
• Coordinate with Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center (KINSC) Systems Administrator, as needed, on science-center systems such as user authentication

Line of Report: The Computer Science Systems Administrator reports to the Chair of the Department of Computer Science in coordination with the systems administrator for the KINSC.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of experience with computing systems administration

Professional Competencies

• Proficient with Linux/Unix systems
• Experience managing user authentication
• Network/file management
• Security and dependability/reliability
• Development tools and general applications (e.g., browser, printing)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computing systems administration in a higher education setting
• Experience with servers used in research
• Programming and scripting experience

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is November 13, 2024. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email [email protected] with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.